Notes for: Russell C BLAIR

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Russell C. Blair, 88, of Spencer, passed away June 24, 2011. He was born April 15, 1923 in Indianapolis to Emmet and Marguerite (Wilson) Blair. He graduated from Ben Davis High School. Russell joined the Army, serving during WWII where he was awarded two Purple Hearts and five bronze stars. Russell was with the Indianapolis Post Office for 33 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member and elder at the East Morgan Street Church of Christ for many years. Mr. Blair was also a member of the American Legion and VFW.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth E. (Hendershot) Blair; children, Gary (Cindy) Blair and Joyce (Don) Huxford, all of Mishawaka; and three grandsons, Jonathan, Douglas and Jason Blair.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Helen Cubel.